Qui-Gon Jinn -- In Islamic belief, "Jinn" refers to a spirit made of smokeless fire, which can take the form of a human being. I believe "Qui-Gon" or "Chi-Gon" refers to the energy of living beings in Chinese religion, and/or the discipline of harnessing and using that energy.

Qui-Gon Jinn -- In Islamic belief, "Jinn" refers to a spirit made of smokeless fire, which can take the form of a human being. I believe "Qui-Gon" or "Chi-Gon" refers to the energy of living beings in Chinese religion, and/or the discipline of harnessing and using that energy.

wow. if that doesn't strike anyone as a clue to Qui-Gon's future in the saga, I don't know what does. Very nice thread.

Here's what I know that might be of interest and hasn't been mentioned yet:

Obi is an Ibo word (Nigerian) meaning heart, also used to designate the main dwelling of a compound. Wan is a Chinese word meaning gentle. Ken is Japanese for strong. I don't know if it's intentional, but it's interesting nontheless.

"Darth is the combination of the first and last two letters of " DArk Lord of the SiTH".

ItÃƒ?Ã‚Â´s an EU thing, but a good one!"

Incorrect on both counts, since "Darth Vader" was the character's full name in early writings of Star Wars.

From [link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=12490176]Opinions of the Sith Lord title "Darth"[/link]

12. GOVERNOR HOEDAACK'S QUARTERS - ALDERAAN

The large, white-on-white executive quarters resound with the high-pitched
laugh of the evil Governor Hoedaack. He slaps Darth Vader, a tall, grim-
looking general, on the back, and the general's mouth makes the slightest
gesture at a smile.
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HOEDAACKDarth, you've done well. Do you think you will have the Royal Family by
nightfall?

VADER
An advance expedition is already on its way to their underground hideaway.
They should reach it by nightfall... but only if this Count Sandage can be
trusted.
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66. LIBRARY - PALACE OF LITE - AQUILAE

The king's old library has been converted into an office for General Vader.
He is sitting behind his desk as Prince Valorum, the black knight of Sith,
enters and salutes. The black knight is dressed in the fascist black and
chrome uniform of the legendary Sith One Hundred. The general returns his
salute.

VADER
Welcome, Prince Valorum. Your exploits are legendary. I have long waited to
meet a Knight of the Sith. If there is any way I can assist you, my entire
command is at your bidding.

VALORUM
I want a tie-in to your computer network, a control center, and communication
access.

VADER
Right away! I'll also transfer all information we have on the general. His
command post was self-destroyed, but we believe he is still alive.... Do you
really believe he's a Jedi? - [link=http://www.geocities.com/jjehrnwa/scripts/sw_rough-draft.zip]The Star Wars: first draft[/link]

As you can see, "Darth Vader" isn't even a Sith. The name simply sounded cool to Lucas. This is also evidence against the myth of the Dutch translation of "Dark Father". It is merely a coincidence, since he isn't even related to Luke in the early stories.
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"And Lucas took it like that meaning father of luke obviously. he said that like years ago"

First of all, what's the point in Palpatine giving Anakin a name referring to "father" if Palpatine isn't supposed to know about Anakin's children?

Obi-wan - To protect you both from the Emperor, you were hidden from your father when you were born. The Emperor knew, as I did, if Anakin were to have any offspring, they would be a threat to him. That is the reason why your sister remains safely anonymous

Secondly, not only will you not find a Lucas quote stating that fact, but here is an early draft of Star Wars.

[link=http://boards.theforce.net/message.asp?topic=12153876&start=12381820]Where does the name VADER comes from??[/link]

"May 1974--After working for more than a year, George completed the first draft screenplay to The Star Wars. The story introduced the Jedi Bendu, who were the chief architects of the invincible Imperial Space Force and personal bodyguards of the Emperor, and pitted them against the evil Knights of the Sith, a sinister warrior sect. The hero Annikin Starkiller, eighteen, his younger brother Deak, and their father Kane - the last of the Jedi Bendu - have been hiding out on the desert planet of Utapau for many years. When Deak is killed by a seven-foot tall black knight, who comes looking for them, Kane decides that it's time to end their exile.

Meanwhile, on the cloud city of Alderaan, the Emperor Cos Da**** launches a final assault on the last of the independent systems with secret orders to destroy the last of the Jedi on Aquilae. Luke Skywalker , an aging general in his sixties and former Jedi master, tries

I found an intersting one just now. Before I was reading an article off espn.com and the columnist used the word: Palpable. So naturally I decided to look it up, and here is the meaning from my trusty Random House Webster's College Dictionary:
readily or plainly seen or precieved; obvious.